You are probably thinking that “skinny” and “fudgy” aren’t two adjectives that can go side by side when describing brownies, or at least brownies that taste good! Well, they can when describing these brownies. No “weird” ingredients required! While I have had good brownies that were made with pumpkin and black beans, I know people who wouldn’t even touch them because they knew what the brownies contained.
These brownies are perfect for those skeptical people. The ingredient used to replace the butter/oil in these brownies is Greek yogurt. I frequently use plain Chobani, and it is one of my favorite ingredients to use in baking as a way to reduce fat. It still gives a rich flavor to these brownies without adding any weird texture or aftertaste. Throw in just a few mini chocolate chips to add to the fudgy-ness of the brownies and you won’t even miss the butter and oil.
Top the brownies with a dollop of whipped topping and some fresh fruit for a Valentine’s Day dessert that you won’t regret the next day. Oh, and if you aren’t worried about calories, a little drizzle of hot fudge would be great, too!
Notes: You do not want to over bake these brownies. They will lose the fudgy texture and become more cake-like. Also, these brownies cut best using a plastic knife.
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Yield: 12 brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 C all-purpose flour
- 1/3 C brown sugar
- 1/2 C sugar substitute or sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 C unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1/2 C plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp non-fat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 C mini chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, salt, baking soda, and baking cocoa.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in mini chips.
- Spread batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not over bake.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into pieces. Note: These brownies cut best using a plastic knife.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
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tanya says
Yeah! I can truly have it all! Delicious chocolate brownies, but less fat! Wonderful!
Jennie @themessybakerblog.com says
Oooo, these look super yummy! I love baking with Chobani. Yum!
Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says
Delicious! I have a crazy sugar tooth & a lot of baby weight to lose! Its a bad combination! These brownies are sure to help both! Thanks! 😉
The Better Baker says
Very smart to use yogurt. Your brownies look awesome. YUUUMMM-OOOOOOOOOOOO!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Greek yogurt can do miraculous things. These brownies look amazing!
Patty says
Like this brownie recipe, Greek yogurt bakes up beautifully 😉
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
Those look so delicious covered in fresh fruit, so hungry now!
Meghan {For the Love of Dessert} says
Oh! I use greek yogurt in baking ALL. THE. TIME. Honestly I think it just adds moisture and if it’s also healthy, so be it. You’re so right; you can’t even tell you’ve “lightened up” the recipe and I’ve never actually missed the fat. I’ll have to try it in brownies! 🙂
Jess says
This looks yummy! All the other skinny brownies I’ve seen use black beans and I don’t think I could do that! However, THIS I could do! 🙂
Liz says
I was skeptical when you called them ‘skinny’ but they sound wonderful and look so moist. Have a great weekend Jessica 🙂
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
LOVE this!!! I always want a brownie. Always.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I am such a sucker for brownies, and I love finding new healthier dessert options. Thanks so much for this great recipe!
Jess @ OnSugarMountain says
I am relieved we did not receive the black bean brownie recipe today heehee 😉 These look lovely! and I especially love all that fresh fruit you piled on top. Perfect V-Day dessert for sure!
Jackie @ Domestic Fits says
I love skinny-chocolate-anything! Beautiful, especially with fresh fruit.
Ashley says
I love baking with greek yogurt too. I could use one of these right now for an afternoon sugar pick-me-up haha
a farmer in the dell says
what a creative recipe! yum. These look amazing!
Carla @ Carlas Confections says
Love these! I love the substitution of yogurt too
Natalie says
These are so pretty! I love a good healthy brownie.
Medeja says
Great recipe! I definitely want to try these brownies!
Ramona says
I am all for skinny anything so I can eat twice as much. 🙂 I also love the addition of fruit on top. 🙂
Pamela says
Love these, they look so YUMMY! Love the fruit on top also!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
How fabulous! I love that you used yogurt in these brownies! Yum!
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
Yum! After all of the indulgence of the holidays and then straight into Super Bowl food I think this looks like a great, lighter Valentine’s Day idea!
ashley - baker by nature says
MMmmmm I could eat the entire tray!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I made these and they’re great! I changed a few things (whole wheat and a little less sugar) and they still came out wonderfully. :)) I’m going to make them again for sure! I’ve made Greek yogurt brownies before and they were rubbery. But these had a great texture! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
Bree says
Yummm…these look delicious!
Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily says
OH MY GOSH! I have everything in my pantry to make these babies! Woohoo!
Jenn and Seth says
these look great!! bookmarked it for my next brownie craving!!
Tracey says
Love this idea Jessica! I’ve never completely replaced the butter/oil with yogurt for fear it wouldn’t work, but these brownies look seriously fantastic!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Quick and easy! Sign me up!
Anna @ Hidden Ponies says
I love that you used Greek yogurt – I am one of those people who just can’t even try black bean brownies on principle 🙂 Love the fruit on there too!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
No way! These look incredible Jessica!
Katie@Cozydelicious says
Ooooh, yum! These look wonderful. Greek yogurt is so great for baking. I’m sure teh texture of these brownies is awesome.
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
oooh, these sound amaazing! skinny desserts with real ingredients are my fave!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
These look delicious Jessica! Love the pile of fruit on top!
SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen says
I love using Greek Yogurt — bet these brownies are delicious!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
OMG they look SO fudgy! Seriously — fudgy brownies are the bees knees. I can’t resist them and their wrinkly tops! I can’t believe you got the fudgiest, gooiest brownies by using Greek yogurt. Totally genius.
Austin says
Can I use 1/4 whole wheat flour + 1/4 all purpose flour and regular non fat plain yogurt?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
The whole wheat flour may give it too much of a heavy texture, but they should bake up fine apart from the change in texture. You can definitely use plain yogurt in place of Greek yogurt. Hope that helps!